与我们周围世界互动的一个关键组成部分是了解人类如何通过使用力量和其他力量来试图组织他们的生活，社会和国家。对过去的这种欣赏对于理解我们今天的位置以及我们如何塑造未来至关重要。历史和国际关系涵盖了重要的历史理解和模式，以解释过去，今天和明天的社会和政治组织。随着您从政治，社会和宗教的角度加深对过去的时代，大洲和文化的了解，您将学习历史学家的技能。在您检查和解释影响全球舞台并继续影响我们日常生活的社会，政治，经济结构时，您还将学习政治分析的技巧。可选的国外一年。
Our combined honours History and International Relations course combines the study of historical events and the impact of these on the society we live in today, whilst exploring the relationships between nations, global politics, and the influence of power in society.<br><br>History at Keele is taught by academics who are active researchers and experts across a diverse range of fields (from political, social, economic and cultural history to the history of gender, health, sexuality and religion) and periods (from late-antiquity to the present day). You will develop your knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills by studying a range of topics, enabling you to trace the course of change in key areas of human history. You will learn to appreciate the impact of events, forces, and processes on individual societies and the world as a whole.<br><br>You will develop an understanding of how to research diverse topics effectively, how to critically interrogate evidence and reflect on pivotal moments in history. This will involve working both independently and as part of a team in order to broaden your knowledge and develop transferable skills that will allow you to interpret information from various sources critically and effectively.<br><br>International Relations is the study of global affairs, as well as ideas, interactions, and structures that affect almost everything around us. During your studies, you will learn about the causes of war and peace, regional and international security arrangements, foreign policy, international organisations, the history of international relations, British military and more. You will also develop a good understanding of traditional and critical approaches to global politics, from power-politics to the effects of gender and identity on current events. You will gain expertise on regional politics as well, focusing on Europe, the USA, East-Asia, the Middle East, African politics and more.<br><br>You will learn to interpret theory and text and present your findings and explanations through both written and verbal methods. This course will also equip you with key skills for research and allow you to develop both personally and professionally in becoming an independent thinker, preparing you for a career of your choice.